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Laboratory Services

The Laboratory Service for Annapolis Valley Health is delivered from three (3) laboratories and two (2) blood collection sites.  We provide a comprehensive service including testing and consultation in Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, Chemistry, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Cytology and Surgical and Autopsy Pathology.

Hours Of Operation "BLOOD COLLECTION"

 Annapolis Community Health Centre 8:00am - 9:30am
 Soldiers Memorial Hospital 7:00am - 10:30am
 Valley Regional Hospital 7:00am - 10:30am
 Eastern Kings Memorial 7:00am - 10:00am
 Western Kings Memorial 7:00am - 10:00am

Laboratory Testing Coverage

 Annapolis Community Health Centre 7:30am - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 7:30am
(Call back coverage)
 Soldiers Memorial Hospital 7:00am - 3:30pm
(Full staff except holidays and weekends)
3:30pm - 7:00am
(Emergencies Only)
Call back coverage only                               Weekdays                  11:00pm - 7:00am      Weekends and holidays 3:00pm - 7:00am
 Valley Regional Hospital 7:00am - 3:00pm
(Full staff except holidays and weekends)
3:00pm - 7:00am
(Emergencies Only)

Outpatient Report Retrieval:

  • Annapolis Community Health Centre: 7:30am - 4:00pm
  • Soldiers Memorial Hospital: 7:00am - 3:30pm
  • Valley Regional Hospital: 7:30am - 4:00pm

The Laboratory Service for the Annapolis Health Authority is provided by:
  • 52 Laboratory Technologists (full and part time)
  • 12 Lab Assistants (full and part time)
  • 10 Clerical (full and part time)
  • 3 Pathologists (Dr. B. Jollymore, Dr. K. Uren, Dr. C. Tatlidil)
  • 1 Assistant Laboratory Manager
  • 1 Lab Director

The test menu consists of 100 most common tests done in house; the remainder and more esoteric tests are referred to outside Laboratories.

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